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DID YOU KNOW?
February showers bring March flowers? Saturday, March 9 is Flower Bulb Day. A colorful display of more than 80,000 tulips 🌷 will cover Union Square in San Francisco, and you are invited to visit the square and pick your own bunch of tulips from 1 to 4:30 pm. The day before is International Women's Day, so why not bring a beautiful bouquet to a special woman in your life?
Cable car No. 53 took a special Valentine’s Day ride up Nob Hill, including a stop outside the Fairmont Hotel, where the car was officially dedicated to the singer Tony Bennett, who died in July at age 96. He first performed his iconic song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco, at the Venetian Room in 1961. Muni's ridership has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with some lines (including the cable cars) faring better than others.
One of San Francisco's most romantic destinations has a new name. Originally named for a 19th-century assemblymember with outspoken antisemitic views, Stow Lake will now be called Blue Heron Lake, after the large and graceful wading birds who nest along its shores. Its boathouse, rowboats, and hiking trails will remain as charming as ever.
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2 BR | 1 BA | 1 PK | 790 SQ FT | NOE VALLEY | $799,000
A Noe Valley 2 BR condo with views for well under $1 million! Live the high life in this charming unit, perched on the slope over Noe Valley. As you enter, glowing bamboo floors guide you toward the bright, expansive main living space with a cozy gas-powered fireplace and sweeping views over Diamond Heights. The adjacent kitchen boasts warm wood cabinetry, black granite counters, and stainless appliances in an efficient layout. There’s room to spare for a dining nook where you can enjoy your coffee while looking out over Bernal Heights and the bay. The two bedrooms features ample closet space; one offers an impressive vista of the downtown skyline. A skylight floods the bathroom with natural light. The unit comes with private deeded parking, with sufficient height for further storage. A common backyard makes for a lush, quiet oasis in the heart of the city. Shared laundry in the main garage. The buzz of Noe Valley’s village center is just a short jaunt away.
Offers due Wednesday, February 21.
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2 BR | 1 BA | 1,346 SQ FT | NOE VALLEY | $1,325,000
Our clients were able to nab a single-family house in Noe Valley for the price of a condo! This was a great example of clients who knew what they wanted, and acted swiftly to get it. This home features hardwood floors, cozy wood-burning fireplace with mantle, formal dining room with art deco moldings, two separated bedrooms for maximum privacy, and an updated bath with dual vanities. The chef's kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, and a breakfast bar. An adjacent bonus area, which could be used as an office, leads to a deck with city, bay, and Twin Peaks views. A roomy garage includes built-in storage cabinets and plenty of space for hobbyists, plus another bonus room by the serene and private garden with a lovely brick patio surrounded by mature plants. Our clients are, quite literally, on top of the world in their new home!
| February 2024 Market Report | Open house visitor numbers have surged, new listings coming on market have risen, the pipeline of coming listings is filling up faster than last year, and the number of homes going into contract is climbing rapidly as the market wakes up. With dramatic improvements since October in interest rates, stock markets and consumer confidence, both buyers and sellers are re-engaging to a much greater degree, and the velocity of the market is accelerating thanks to this "perfect storm" of economic indicators. | Like the adjacent Castro and Mission, Noe Valley started out as a blue-collar neighborhood in the late 19th century. The neighborhood boomed even further after the 1906 quake, as it was beyond the limits of the fire that spread as far southwest as 20th and Dolores Streets. Hence, Victorian and Edwardian architecture is prominent here. The neighborhood has continued to gentrify over the years, and today is popular with young families. | Kitchen Updates: From Light Touches to Overhauls | Whether you’re a new homeowner or have been in your place for a number of years, at some point you’re likely to want to create a kitchen that reflects your personal style. Even small updates can allow you to embrace the latest in design, functionality, and sustainability. Let’s explore how you can transform your kitchen from a basic cooking area to the vibrant heart of your home, blending style, practicality, and forward-thinking technology. | What Is Unwarranted Space? | When perusing real estate listings, you may come across language referring to some part of the property being “unwarranted.” Unlike feedback and opinions, unwarranted in this context doesn’t mean unsolicited or unwelcome. Unwarranted space in real estate can be a good thing for buyers, with potential benefits — and pitfalls. Sellers, too, may find both upsides and downsides to having unwarranted space in their property. |  
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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 1527235, 1527365, 1356742, 1443761, 1997075, 1935359, 1961027, 1842987, 1869607, 1866771, 1527205, 1079009, 1272467. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. Equal Housing Opportunity. | | | | |
